John 17:14-16
“I have given them your word. The world hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I pray not that you would take them from the world, but that you would keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.”
Jesus is praying for his disciples just before his crucifixion. He is preparing them for his departure and entrusting them to God, emphasizing their unique position as his followers in a world that often opposes God's ways.
What does it mean to engage with the world's challenges and joys while maintaining a distinct identity and purpose?